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Pictured are a few 4th graders practicing expressive reading by acting out dialogue from their contemporary fiction stories in ELA.
Make talking and thinking part of reading together
As you read with your child, stop from time to time to discuss what you're reading. What does it mean? How does the story relate to things your child already knows? When new words appear, ask your child to think about what other words have similar meanings. Before you reach the end of a passage, see if your student can predict what will happen next. When children make these connections, they get more from their reading.
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As you read with your child, stop from time to time to discuss what you're reading. What does it mean? How does the story relate to things your child already knows? When new words appear, ask your child to think about what other words have similar meanings. Before you reach the end of a passage, see if your student can predict what will happen next. When children make these connections, they get more from their reading.
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Keeping up with assignments adds up to math success
If your child has homework in only one subject, it's likely to be math. Math builds on itself, and students have an easier time if they stay up-to-date with assignments. Have your child read through any sample problems and explain them to you. If the sample is confusing, remind your child to ask the teacher for help the next day. On days when there is no math homework, review basic math facts together.
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If your child has homework in only one subject, it's likely to be math. Math builds on itself, and students have an easier time if they stay up-to-date with assignments. Have your child read through any sample problems and explain them to you. If the sample is confusing, remind your child to ask the teacher for help the next day. On days when there is no math homework, review basic math facts together.
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If you know anyone that has a child that will be turning 4 years old by September 30, 2026, please let them know that Pre-K registration for the 26-27 school year is now available. They will need to come by the front office to pick up a packet and schedule an intake appointment.
Progress reports for the 3rd Nine Weeks went home yesterday with students. If there are any concerns about your child's grades, please contact his/her teacher to discuss. As a reminder, all teacher conferences must be scheduled during the teacher's planning as to not disrupt instructional time. All visitors must report to the office to receive a visitor's pass. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Prioritize attendance to prevent missing out
Missing just one day a week of school adds up to more than two years of missed class time over a child's school career. Absent students also miss things they can't make up, like discussions and demonstrations. To keep your elementary schooler from missing out, review your child's absence record and recommit to making school attendance a priority.
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Missing just one day a week of school adds up to more than two years of missed class time over a child's school career. Absent students also miss things they can't make up, like discussions and demonstrations. To keep your elementary schooler from missing out, review your child's absence record and recommit to making school attendance a priority.
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Mrs. Ortego’s first graders crushed their Rainforest Diorama projects! From colorful parrots to leafy vines, our classroom is officially a tropical paradise. 🦜✨
So proud of these mini-scientists and their "wild" creativity! Check them out below. 👇
#FirstGrade #STEM #RainforestExplorers
PBE Attendance Challenge!
Huge congratulations to our January Red Hot Staff of the Month, Danielle Thomas, and all of our amazing Lil Red Hots of the Month! 🌟
We are so proud of your hard work, school spirit, and leadership. Keep shining, Lil Red Hots! ❤️🖤
#PortBarreElementary #LilRedHotPride #StudentSuccess #StaffAppreciation
Motivate good behavior with marbles
Here's a simple system to encourage good behavior. Every time your child does something properly, provide a marble to put into a clear jar. Notable achievements, such as an improvement in a grade, also earn marbles. Poor behavior costs your child marbles. When the jar is full, the whole family gets a treat. Keep the jar in a visible spot where your child can watch it get full and remember that good behavior benefits everyone.
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Here's a simple system to encourage good behavior. Every time your child does something properly, provide a marble to put into a clear jar. Notable achievements, such as an improvement in a grade, also earn marbles. Poor behavior costs your child marbles. When the jar is full, the whole family gets a treat. Keep the jar in a visible spot where your child can watch it get full and remember that good behavior benefits everyone.
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Positive words encourage cooperation
When you want your child's cooperation, send a positive message. Saying "I hope you finish your schoolwork and do a careful job. Then we can play games and eat popcorn," sounds like an invitation, while "No schoolwork, no games" sounds like a threat. It's the same message, but which version would your child rather hear?
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When you want your child's cooperation, send a positive message. Saying "I hope you finish your schoolwork and do a careful job. Then we can play games and eat popcorn," sounds like an invitation, while "No schoolwork, no games" sounds like a threat. It's the same message, but which version would your child rather hear?
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Participate when it matters to your child
It's not always possible for families to attend every one of their children's events at school. So, what's most important? It's simple, really. Ask which events mean the most to your child. Your elementary schooler may not care if you miss the Helpful Student award ceremony. But it may be important that you hear your child's 30-second solo in the spring concert. When you can't be there for everything, be there when it matters to your child.
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It's not always possible for families to attend every one of their children's events at school. So, what's most important? It's simple, really. Ask which events mean the most to your child. Your elementary schooler may not care if you miss the Helpful Student award ceremony. But it may be important that you hear your child's 30-second solo in the spring concert. When you can't be there for everything, be there when it matters to your child.
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Reminder: Class pictures were taken on Thursday, January 8, 2026. If you wish to order a class picture, please complete the order form that went home with students and return it with the money by Friday, February 6, 2026.
Important Bus Announcement: Mr. John (Bus 600) is having bus issues. Please make arrangements to pick up your student through the car rider line. Please contact the school with any quesitons. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Sneak some science into conversations
You'd probably be met with a groan if you said, "Let's talk about science" to your child. To bring the subject up more naturally, notice the moon and stars. Ask what your child can tell you about the current shape of the moon. Or, talk about the food your family eats. Can your child tell you why it's important to eat vegetables, or what protein does? Talk about digital devices, too. How do you each think technology influences life?
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You'd probably be met with a groan if you said, "Let's talk about science" to your child. To bring the subject up more naturally, notice the moon and stars. Ask what your child can tell you about the current shape of the moon. Or, talk about the food your family eats. Can your child tell you why it's important to eat vegetables, or what protein does? Talk about digital devices, too. How do you each think technology influences life?
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- ❄️ Cold Weather Attire for Monday, February 2, 2026: Due to cold temperatures, students may wear school-appropriate sweatpants or jeans with their uniform shirts. Students may also wear school-appropriate jackets and beanies to stay warm. We recommend bundling up and layering for the cold weather. 🧥
- We did not meet our attendance goal the week of January 19 - 30, 2026! Please help us to make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- ❄️ Cold Weather Attire for Monday, February 2, 2026: Due to cold temperatures, students may wear school-appropriate sweatpants or jeans with their uniform shirts. Students may also wear school-appropriate jackets and beanies to stay warm. We recommend bundling up and layering for the cold weather. 🧥
- We did not meet our attendance goal the week of January 19 - 30, 2026! Please help us to make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
Collecting is a fun way to practice school skills
Is your child's room crammed with collections of "treasures"? Use them to reinforce school skills. To encourage reading, visit the library or go online together to read about your child's collecting interests. Practice math skills by having your child count and sort and classify items. Promote organization by having your student think about ways to display and keep track of collectibles, such as creating a digital catalog.
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Is your child's room crammed with collections of "treasures"? Use them to reinforce school skills. To encourage reading, visit the library or go online together to read about your child's collecting interests. Practice math skills by having your child count and sort and classify items. Promote organization by having your student think about ways to display and keep track of collectibles, such as creating a digital catalog.
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Play the Try a New Vegetable game
To encourage your child to give a new healthy food a try, write the names of vegetables you have on hand on slips of paper. Repeat so you have two slips for each vegetable, and put the papers into a hat. Your child draws slips until getting the same vegetable twice. That's the one you'll serve tonight. Then, refill the hat with slips numbered from 1 to 10 and let your child pick again. That number is how many bites of vegetable your child has to eat.
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To encourage your child to give a new healthy food a try, write the names of vegetables you have on hand on slips of paper. Repeat so you have two slips for each vegetable, and put the papers into a hat. Your child draws slips until getting the same vegetable twice. That's the one you'll serve tonight. Then, refill the hat with slips numbered from 1 to 10 and let your child pick again. That number is how many bites of vegetable your child has to eat.
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Rewarding persistence can help establish study habits
Many skills children need to learn take time to master. But practicing times tables, vocabulary words or music scales isn't always fun. One way to keep your child motivated is to reward solid efforts. Stock a jar with small treats. Then you and your child can agree on the number of diligent practice sessions needed to earn a treat. As your child's skills improve, adjust the number upward to maintain the challenge until you can phase them out completely.
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Many skills children need to learn take time to master. But practicing times tables, vocabulary words or music scales isn't always fun. One way to keep your child motivated is to reward solid efforts. Stock a jar with small treats. Then you and your child can agree on the number of diligent practice sessions needed to earn a treat. As your child's skills improve, adjust the number upward to maintain the challenge until you can phase them out completely.
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